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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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